Utah considers path for data center development; Box Elder County project discussed

Utah considers path for data center development; Box Elder County project discussed

News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Tremonton, Box Elder County, UT·5/29/2026

Residents from Box Elder and Weber counties attended a public forum in Tremonton to discuss a proposed data center in Box Elder County. The article's title is an op-ed urging Utah to consider its path regarding data center development.

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Residents from Box Elder and Weber counties gathered at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds in Tremonton for a public forum on a proposed data center project in Box Elder County. The discussion was part of a broader conversation in Utah about its approach to data center development, with an op-ed in The Salt Lake Tribune suggesting the state still has an opportunity to shape its future in this sector with pride, learning from other regions.